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Data disclosure

Tinder Denies Sharing Russian Users' Data With FSB

Earlier reports said the dating app is required to provide its Russian users’ messages and other data to the authorities on demand.
Open DMs

Russia Requires Tinder to Share User Data – Reports

Tinder may be unaware that it is compelled under Russian law to share its users' data, however.
Russian retorts

Russian Officials Snap Back at Ukrainian Threat to Bring Tanks to Moscow

“Dear comrade, the Moscow you’ll be in ‘with allies in tanks’ is located in Idaho," Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said.
They killed Kenny!

Kenny’s Grave Appears at Russian ‘South Park’ Housing Project, Dividing Locals

The appearance of the gravestone in Kazan drew a mixed reaction from locals.
Puerto Russia

Daddy Yankee Promotes Russian Deadpool Dancing Video

The featured dancer said it was his first time dancing reggaeton.
Private matters

Russian Soldiers Banned From Taking Selfies Under New Law

The bill institutes a ban on the sharing of photographs, videos, and geolocation data.
Russian media

Facebook Blocks RT’s Viral ‘In the Now’ Video Page

Russian lawmakers criticized the ban as a black stain on Facebook's reputation.
Social media

Infinity Pools, Siberian Style: Russian Social Media Imagines Another Reality

What if the industrial Siberian city of Omsk had pools on high rises?
Women

Reebok Admits Cunnilingus Is No Joke in Russia

Reebok pulled a feminist ad after an online backlash over its racy connotations.

When Boiling Water Meets Freezing Air: Russia's Latest Instagram Trend, in Photos

A new trend has made its rounds on Russian social media called "The Dubak Challenge," where boiling hot water is thrown into sub-zero air.
Social media

Moscow Accuses BBC of 'Violations' in Russia – Agencies

Russia's communications watchdog said on Thursday it had discovered "certain violations" committed by the BBC World News service operating in Russia during...
Meme School

The 10-Year Challenge, Russian-Style

Here are a few takes on the viral 10-year challenge meme, done in a way only Russia can.
Social media

Aeroflot Revokes Frequent Flyer’s Privileges Over Instagram Insult

Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot has terminated the platinum status of its second customer in as many months after he criticized the airline on social...
Social media

Russia Used Social Media for Widespread Meddling in U.S. Politics — Reports

Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election included attempts to divide Americans by race and extreme ideology, experts said Monday.
Roskomnadzor

Russian Watchdog Fines Google Over Violations, Warns Twitter and Facebook

Google was fined 500,000 rubles ($7,530) for failing to filter searches based on a government registry of banned websites.
Religion

Russian Priest Apologizes for Gucci Photos, Says He Was Fighting for Freedom

“I tried to be an open person. I was warned [against it], but I fought for this freedom,” the priest wrote.
Putin

Twitter Suspends Account It Says Impersonated Vladimir Putin

"We suspended @putinRF_eng for impersonation based on a valid report we received from Russian officials," Twitter said.
Censorship

Facebook Blocks 'Defamatory' Post in Compliance With Russian Court Order — Reports

Facebook and Instagram blocked the defamatory posts voluntarily, Kommersant reported.
Dagestan

Anime Festival Canceled in Russia’s Dagestan After 'Debauchery' Claims

“A festival of gays and transvestites isn’t far off in this city,” a local comedian reportedly wrote on social media.
Chechnya

Kadyrov's Instagram Account Briefly Unblocked, Posts Ode to Guns

"GUN. How much I need to say about you, my friend. As if in this silence there is only you and I," Kadyrov posted before getting blocked again.
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